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The Populist Delusion by Neema Parvini is a short political theory and elite theory book that challenges the assumption that modern democracies are ruled by the will of the people. Drawing on historical sociology, political philosophy, and the work of thinkers such as James Burnham, it argues that organized elites, not mass opinion, shape political outcomes. The book is written as an accessible introduction to elite theory rather than as a technical academic monograph, and it aims to explain how power is distributed in contemporary states, especially in the United States. Its central interest is not electoral rhetoric, but the underlying mechanisms through which authority is exercised by administrative, managerial, and institutional actors. Because of that focus, the book appeals to readers who want a concise framework for understanding why popular sovereignty often appears weaker in practice than in democratic ideals.